This Week in Pop Culture: ‘Wheel of Time’, ‘Rebel Moon’, ‘Kenobi’, and More
There have been a bunch of pop culture announcements, trailers, and news this week – let’s catch up, shall we?
News
- Zack Snyder has started filming Rebel Moon
- Season 3 of The Orville arrives on June 2nd
- Netflix’s Bone adaptation has been scrapped
- A look at Kenobi‘s soundtrack
- Wheel of Time Season 2 has its Aviendha
Movie & TV Trailers
Doctor Strange 2 – Theaters May 6th
Monsterous – Theaters & VOD May 13th
A terrifying new horror awaits Laura and her seven-year-old son Cody when they flee her abusive ex-husband. They try to settle into a new life in an idyllic and remote lakeside farmhouse. Still traumatized, their physical and mental well-being are pushed to the limit as their fragile existence is threatened.
Night Sky – Amazon May 20th
Irene and Franklin York have kept secret a chamber that leads to a deserted planet. But the arrival of an enigmatic young man upends their quiet existence.
Love Death + Robots Vol. 3 – Netflix May 20th
This collection of animated short stories spans several genres, including science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and comedy. World-class animation creators bring captivating stories to life in the form of a unique and visceral viewing experience.
Prehistoric Planet – AppleTv+ May 23rd
Experience the world of dinosaurs like never before in this epic docuseries. It’s from Executive Producer Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. With David Attenborough and accompanied by a breathtaking score by Hans Zimmer, Prehistoric Planet is a five-night documentary event
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On – Theaters June 24
Marcel is an adorable, 1-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother, Connie, and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. However, when a documentary filmmaker discovers them, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope of finding his long-lost family.
